Sunday Night Snafu: Delivery Rider Goes Flying After Bus Crash
Picture this: it’s a quiet Tuesday night in November. A food delivery rider is cycling along Admiralty Road, probably humming along to his playlist, when a double‑decker bus—service 903—takes a turn too fast and, boom, hits him. The impact shatters the bus’s windscreen, and the 43‑year‑old rider goes sprawling several metres away. The scene ends up looking like a scene from a slapstick movie, but the real story is a bit more serious.
What Went Down?
The bus was turning from Marsiling Drive to Admiralty Road when it collided with the rider, who was on a bicycle on the sidewalk. Witnesses say the rider’s bike was squashed under the bus’s front wheel, and his food bag’s contents made a mess all over the road. A battered, bleeding forehead was the main visible injury, though the rider was bounced to the ground with a few inches of distance.
- The bus carried about 10 passengers, none of whom were harmed.
- The bus’s windshield shattered in the collision.
- Food items scattered everywhere—stuffs that probably looked better behind a frame rather than on the street.
What the Police and SMRT Say
The police were called at 11:35 pm. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) rushed the conscious rider to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital. SMRT Buses’ director of operations, Lee Yong Heng, said, “We are working with the authorities on the investigations.”
He added that the company’s care team has reached out to the rider’s family for support, and that the bus captain involved has been suspended from duties. “Safety is our top priority,” Lee repeated.
Some Things to Keep in Mind
It’s not the first time a food delivery rider has faced a nasty twist of fate in Singapore. Just three months earlier, a 42‑year‑old rider was tragically killed at the junction of Hougang Avenue 1 and Tampines Road when a yellow Mini Cooper did a reverse hit. The driver was arrested for drink‑driving and careless driving causing death.
In a nutshell, this incident reminds us that even a small slip—like a hurried turn—can have major consequences. For everyone, especially crucial delivery folks, keep those helmets on and watch your corners.
For more details, you can still read the full report (courtesy of Lianhe Wanbao and AsiaOne).
